Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
Tag Archives: Economy
B.C. looks at coalition of willing provinces to expand trade within Canada, Eby says
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is willing to enter bilateral agreements with other jurisdictions in order to boost interprovincial trade as looming U.S. tariffs threaten Canada's economy, ...
Feb 26, 2025
Canada, Germany working on diversifying trade in face of U.S. threats
OTTAWA - Canadian companies and diplomats are working with their European colleagues to find ways to diversify trade as the U.S. threatens to impose steep tariffs. "We want to be part of the solution,...
Feb 26, 2025
White House says tariffs moving forward but still room for negotiation
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week - but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff pl...
Feb 26, 2025
'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief - and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone ru...
Feb 26, 2025
Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan is introducing measures that aim to deter the production, trafficking and use of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the province announced Tuesday. "It's important we recogn...
Feb 25, 2025
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues - but he's not worried about a threat to his leadership ahead of the Opposition's annual general meeting. In fa...
Feb 25, 2025
Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Ottawa wants to deepen intelligence sharing with European partners, as longtime ally Washington diverges from Canada on issues like Ukraine. "We're n...
Feb 25, 2025
Joly says Canada must 'fight back' after Trump confirms tariffs start next week
WASHINGTON - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Monday that Canada needs to send the message it will "fight back" after U.S. President Donald Trump said steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican pr...
Feb 24, 2025 President Donald Trump departs after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jose Luis Magana)
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Cons...
Feb 24, 2025
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Opposition Leader John Rustad has found a carbon tax he likes, proposing such a levy on U.S. thermal coal shipped out of provincial ports as a way to pressure the White H...
Feb 24, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...